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Compensation: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Aug 2026
Wipro Bets on Employee Ownership with 10.2 Lakh Stock Awards
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Wipro Bets on Employee Ownership with 10.2 Lakh Stock Awards

Wipro has granted a total of 10,21,882 stock awards under its employee stock ownership plan, comprising 9,11,458 American Depositary Shares (ADS) Restricted Stock Units (ADS RSUs) and 1,10,424 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). These equity-based awards are intended to recognize employee contributions and strengthen long-term retention by aligning employees’ interests with the company’s growth. The latest […]

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Labour Codes Are Redefining Salary Structures: Compliance Is Not Just About 50% Basic Pay
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Labour Codes Are Redefining Salary Structures: Compliance Is Not Just About 50% Basic Pay

Labour Codes are prompting organizations to rethink salary structures. Leading IT companies, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), are revising compensation components to balance compliance, payroll efficiency, cost optimization, and employee benefits. While Artificial Intelligence, skills transformation, and productivity dominate boardroom discussions, compensation design has emerged as one of the most significant HR priorities. Also Read: […]

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IndiGo Defers Salary Hikes for Senior Staff After Reporting Q1 Loss
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IndiGo Defers Salary Hikes for Senior Staff After Reporting Q1 Loss

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has deferred salary hikes for its senior management after reporting a net loss in the first quarter of FY27. During the company’s post-results earnings call, Chief Financial Officer Gaurav Negi confirmed that the planned salary revisions for senior employees have been postponed and will be reviewed after six months. The decision […]

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Infosys to Roll Out Salary Hikes from October, Hire 20,000 Freshers
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Infosys to Roll Out Salary Hikes from October, Hire 20,000 Freshers

Infosys will begin rolling out salary hikes for employees from October 2026, with the increment cycle spread across three phases ending in January 2027, CEO Salil Parekh said during the company’s Q1 FY27 earnings press conference. The company did not disclose the percentage of salary increases. Parekh said most employees will receive their revised salaries […]

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Accenture Revamps Salary Structure, Annual Pay Increments…
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Accenture Revamps Salary Structure, Annual Pay Increments…

Accenture Revamps New model, aims to reward more employees while maintaining payroll flexibility amid economic uncertainty Global IT services major Accenture has introduced a new compensation structure that significantly expands the number of employees receiving annual salary hikes by splitting the increase equally between permanent base pay and a one-time lump-sum payment. The revised approach, […]

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Tech Mahindra to Roll Out Salary Hikes From Q2 in Phased Manner
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Tech Mahindra to Roll Out Salary Hikes From Q2 in Phased Manner

Tech Mahindra will begin implementing employee salary hikes from the second quarter (Q2) of FY27 in a phased manner, signalling improving business confidence as the IT services company reported easing employee attrition alongside a decline in headcount during the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Speaking during the company’s post-earnings conference call, Chief Executive Officer and […]

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Wipro Absorbs Wage Hike Headwinds in Q1 FY27, Bets on Premium AI Talent
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Wipro Absorbs Wage Hike Headwinds in Q1 FY27, Bets on Premium AI Talent

While Wipro has adopted a highly cautious approach to broad-based hiring amid muted demand, its financial performance in the April-June quarter of FY27 highlights the direct impact of its recent compensation strategies and investments in premium talent. In its Q1 FY27 earnings release, the company reported that its core IT services operating margin contracted by […]

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AI Pay Gap Widens: New Hires Earn More Than Existing Employees
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AI Pay Gap Widens: New Hires Earn More Than Existing Employees

A new Indeed report has unveiled a widening gap between what employers say they pay for AI talent and what existing employees actually receive. While companies are offering significant salary premiums to attract AI-skilled professionals, many employees who have already upskilled report little or no improvement in their compensation. The findings come from Indeed’s inaugural […]

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TCS Keeps Employees Waiting for Clarity on FY27 Promotions
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TCS Keeps Employees Waiting for Clarity on FY27 Promotions

Employees at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) are still waiting for clarity on the company’s FY27 promotion cycle after the IT major informed staff that no decision has yet been made on the promotion timeline. The update was shared during a recent company town hall, where management said discussions on promotions are ongoing but did not […]

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HCLTech Grants 43.27 Lakh RSUs to More Than 2,100 Employees
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HCLTech Grants 43.27 Lakh RSUs to More Than 2,100 Employees

HCLTech has granted 43.27 lakh Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to more than 2,100 employees as part of its long-term employee reward programme to retain talent and reward employees by giving them a stake in the company’s future growth. The grant was approved by the company’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee under the HCLTech RSU Plan 2021 […]

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TCS Revamps Salary Structure; Here’s What HR Said in Q1 FY27
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TCS Revamps Salary Structure; Here’s What HR Said in Q1 FY27

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has revised the salary structure of its India-based employees to align with the requirements of the country’s new labour code, marking a significant shift in how employee compensation is structured. While the overall Cost to Company (CTC) remains unchanged, the restructured salary components are expected to influence employees’ monthly take-home pay […]

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National Pension System (NPS) Gets New Fund Options for CAB Employees
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National Pension System (NPS) Gets New Fund Options for CAB Employees

The Central Government has extended two additional investment choices under the National Pension System (NPS) to eligible employees of Central Autonomous Bodies (CABs). The decision gives employees more flexibility to choose an investment option that matches their financial goals and risk appetite. The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, issued an Office Memorandum announcing that […]

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